Why teams switch from CloudMailin to Mailhooks
Outdated developer experience
CloudMailin's interface and documentation feel like a product from the early 2010s. Mailhooks offers a modern dashboard, TypeScript SDK, API playground, and documentation built for developers in 2025+.
No built-in integrations
CloudMailin delivers raw webhook payloads and leaves integration up to you. Mailhooks includes direct integrations for Notion, Discord, and n8n — set up email workflows without writing a single line of code.
Opaque pricing
CloudMailin's pricing depends on which plan you're on and how much volume you process. Mailhooks keeps pricing simple: free tier to start, clear per-email pricing when you scale. No surprises.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Mailhooks | CloudMailin |
|---|---|---|
| Inbound email webhooks | ||
| Free tier | 100 emails/mo | Limited trial |
| Pricing transparency | Clear, predictable | Per-plan, varies by volume |
| Setup time | 5 min | 15+ min |
| Structured JSON payloads | ||
| Attachment URLs | ||
| Real-time webhook delivery | ||
| IMAP client access | ||
| Notion integration | ||
| Discord integration | ||
| n8n integration | ||
| TypeScript SDK | ||
| BYO cloud storage | ||
| API playground | ||
| Modern dashboard | Legacy UI |
Where Mailhooks shines
Modern stack
Built with modern tooling: TypeScript SDK, REST API with playground, real-time SSE notifications, and a responsive dashboard.
Zero-code integrations
Connect email to Notion, Discord, or n8n in seconds — no custom webhook handler required for common workflows.
Transparent pricing
Free tier to start. Per-email pricing when you scale. No hidden fees, no volume-based surprises, no credit card to sign up.
Active development
Mailhooks is actively developed with new features and integrations shipping regularly. CloudMailin has had minimal updates in recent years.
When CloudMailin might be the right choice
CloudMailin has been in the inbound email space for a long time. It might be the right choice if:
You have an existing CloudMailin integration that's working well
You need specific CloudMailin features like custom HTTP POST formats
Your team is comfortable with the existing setup and doesn't need integrations